Nourished to Healthy

Hey! I’m Ashlene.

I help women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome balance their hormones naturally so they can take back control of their health, boost their fertility and ultimately live free from their PCOS symptoms

 

Episode #116: The Pyramid of PCOS: Breaking Down the Root Causes for Better Health

In this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, we dive into understanding the root causes of PCOS. By exploring the pyramid model of symptoms and root causes, we unravel the complexity of PCOS and provide clarity on how to identify your primary triggers. From stress and cortisol to insulin resistance and inflammation, this episode offers actionable insights to help you manage PCOS more effectively. Tune in to start decoding the layers of your symptoms and find the right path to balance your hormones and improve your health.

Episode #115: Optimal Nutrition for PCOS: Improving Your Health with Food

Discover the critical role of nutrition in managing PCOS. Learn to set up a PCOS-friendly pantry, reset your hormones with food, avoid the pitfalls of restrictive diets, and eat healthy on the go. Tune in for practical advice and tips to nourish your body, balance your hormones, and improve your overall health.

Episode #114: Effective Supplements for PCOS: What Works

Tune into this episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, to discover the best supplements and their role in managing PCOS. This episode provide a comprehensive guide to choosing the right supplements and avoiding common pitfalls. Learn about the best supplements for restoring nutrients, improving blood sugar, and recovering from the effects of birth control, as well as how to avoid over-reliance on supplements. Discover the importance of understanding your PCOS root cause, selecting high-quality supplements, and integrating them with lifestyle changes for optimal health. Listen now to effectively incorporate supplements into your PCOS management plan and support your journey towards better health.

Episode #113: PCOS and Fitness: Effective What Works Best

This episode is focused on fitness as a powerful tool for managing PCOS symptoms. This episode will debunk common exercise myths so that you can finally use exercise as an effective tool for PCOS health. You will also find better ways to enjoy being active, and master daily routines to create an effective and enjoyable fitness regimen. Learn how balanced exercise can regulate hormones, reduce inflammation, and improve overall well-being.

Episode #112: Relief from Pesky PCOS Symptoms: Practical Solutions

n this special compilation episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast, we address troublesome PCOS symptoms and offer practical solutions for relief. From hair loss and unwanted hair growth to persistent acne and hormone imbalances, this episode provides actionable strategies to manage and improve your symptoms. Join me to dive into effective treatments, holistic approaches, and the intricate web of hormonal imbalances, helping you take control of your PCOS journey.

Episode #111: Healthy Weight Loss for PCOS: What Works

This episode focuses on achieving and maintaining healthy weight loss with PCOS. You will learn about the hormone-body weight connection and the impact of contraceptives on weight management for women with PCOS. This episode covers practical tips for sustainable weight loss that goes beyond traditional diet advice. Discover why a non-restrictive approach that is tailored to your body and root causes is so important to achieve hormone balance. Whether you’re trying to lose weight or struggling to maintain a healthy weight, this episode provides insights and strategies to empower your journey.

Episode #110: PCOS Fertility Solutions: How to Boost Fertility

In this episode you will discover essential insights and actionable advice to enhance your fertility journey, addressing everything from ovulation to maintaining a healthy pregnancy. Whether you’re just starting to consider pregnancy or have been navigating this path for a while, this episode provides a comprehensive approach to natural and medical strategies to improve your chances of conceiving and thriving during pregnancy with PCOS.

Episode #109: Restoring Your Cycle: Period Management for PCOS

This episode explores effective strategies for managing your menstrual cycle amidst the challenges of PCOS. From tackling irregular, heavy, or painful periods to understanding sudden hormonal flare-ups and repairing your cycle for better ovulation. Whether you’re trying to conceive or simply seeking to stabilize your cycle, this compilation provides comprehensive guidance on understanding the underlying causes and implementing lifestyle adjustments for optimal menstrual health.

Episode #108: PCOS and Insulin Resistance: Understanding the Connection

This episode of the PCOS Repair Podcast focuses on mastering the insulin effect, a key factor in managing PCOS. You will learn insulin’s role in the body and its impact on PCOS, providing a foundational guide for anyone struggling with insulin-related issues even if you are not insulin-resistant. I will cover practical strategies and tools to help you discover the effect insulin has on your body and symptoms and then how to address the impact of insulin. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or seeking to refine your management techniques, this episode offers crucial insights and actionable advice to help improve your health outcomes.

Episode #106: PCOS 101: Understanding the Basics

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or a long-time PCOS navigator, this episode provides essential knowledge and tools to empower your journey. Learn about the genetic factors, identify your primary root causes, and explore lifestyle medicine to make sustainable changes that can positively impact your health.

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PCOS after Birth Control: Recovery 101

PCOS after Birth Control: Recovery 101

Birth control such as the pill, IUD, or ring can be difficult to recover from especially if you have PCOS. Previous symptoms will return and it may take months to regain your cycle. Here is how to recover your cycle and fertility after birth control.

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Did I Ovulate? How to know with PCOS

Did I Ovulate? How to know with PCOS

PCOS is the most common reason for not ovulating. The hormone imbalance of PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, leads to ovulation irregularities or not ovulating (anovulation). This makes it hard for women with PCOS to get pregnant. Fortunately natural methods of care can lead to spontaneous ovulation.

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How to Choose Your PCOS Supplements

How to Choose Your PCOS Supplements

How do supplements fit into my PCOS treatment? Supplements might fit into managing your of PCOS but not all supplements are suitable for every woman, and thank goodness because there are so many options. What PCOS supplements are worth the money and will they help my symptoms? Can supplements improve PCOS fertility?

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Why Food Matters to Conceive With PCOS

Why Food Matters to Conceive With PCOS

Healthy food is as much as 64% more effective than infertility treatments for conceiving with PCOS. The first step to producing healthy hormones is providing your body with the tools it needs. Watch this video to learn what to eat to improve your PCOS and fertility.

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Supporting Your Partner During Infertility

Supporting Your Partner During Infertility

Starting a family is a special time. You probably thought you and your partner would enjoy a closer bond. Instead, the stress, fear, and devastation of not being able to get pregnant creates a barrier. Your romantic relationship becomes a clinical process of timing, doctors, and temperature taking. How can you get the support you need, support your partner needs, and maintain the fun, love, and joy in your relationship?

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Creating a Conceivable Cycle

Creating a Conceivable Cycle

The hormone imbalance of PCOS creates chaos that interferes with having conceivable cycles. Your cycle can be a key indicator of health and what your body needs to improve and repair your fertility.

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How To Repair Your PCOS Fertility To Get Pregnant

How To Repair Your PCOS Fertility To Get Pregnant

Irregular periods, infertility, and trying to conceive with PCOS can feel hopeless. But it’s not! During this 5-part series, you will learn what you need to know about PCOS.

It all starts with getting diagnosed properly so that you can stop getting bounced around and finally start getting the care you need to improve your fertility and get pregnant.

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PCOS Hormone 101 For Getting Pregnant Naturally

PCOS Hormone 101 For Getting Pregnant Naturally

Healing your PCOS and repairing your fertility starts by understanding your hormones and to know where your body is struggling.

Hormones are the way your body communicates with itself and the world around you. PCOS is a result of a few or many hormones being unbalanced.

In this article, you will learn about how to get proper hormone testing and evaluation to start your fertility repair journey

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Tracking Your Basal Body Temperature

Tracking Your Basal Body Temperature

Your basal body temperature (BBT) is your body’s lowest daily temperature. And it occurs after at least 4 hours of uninterrupted sleep. In women, your BBT rises and falls with your hormones allowing you to track your cycle and fertility.

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